**Overview** As a Surgery Nurse at CHI St Vincent, you will prepare patients for surgical procedures and assist in the operating room to ensure they receive excellent nursing when they are at their most vulnerable. Every day you will go over consent forms, answer questions about the procedure, do preoperative assessments, make sure the equipment is ready to go, and update family members on the surgery status during the operation. You will be expected to directly assist the surgeon during the actual surgery. To be successful in this role you must have the ability to maintain focus while multitasking, remain calm under pressure, and exercise good judgment in emergency situations. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more. **About Us:** CHI St. Vincent North is a 69 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Sherwood, Arkansas. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. **Responsibilities** + Assist surgeon and surgical team in the OR + Care for patients before, during, and after procedures + Develop and implement nursing care plan for surgical patients + Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies + Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients **We are offering a** **_sign on bonus of $25,000_** **to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.** **Qualifications** + Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas + 6 months of acute care experience is required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program) + Previous surgery experience is preferred, but not required + BLS through the American Heart Association is required While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more! **Pay Range** $31.65 - $42.73 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.